海外札记:海外迎接四季度政策宽松窗口期

Group 1: Economic Indicators - The U.S. government shutdown since October 1 has likely prevented the release of the October CPI data due to interrupted funding and mandatory furloughs affecting data collection[4] - The September ADP report indicated a decline of 32,000 jobs in the private sector, marking the third negative employment addition in four months, significantly below market expectations[4] - The September CPI data showed a year-over-year increase of 3% for both nominal and core CPI, which was below market expectations of 3.1%[30] Group 2: Federal Reserve Policy Outlook - The Federal Reserve is expected to implement consecutive rate cuts in the October and December FOMC meetings, with a potential total of 50 basis points reduction remaining in 2025[5] - The median forecast for the terminal interest rates in 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected at 3.6%, 3.4%, and 3.1% respectively, indicating a continued easing policy[4] - If the government shutdown ends before the December FOMC meeting, the Fed may receive three months of employment data, which could complicate the policy direction but is unlikely to alter the rate cut plans significantly[4] Group 3: Market Conditions - The Treasury's general fund account balance has recovered from a low of $300 billion to a target level of $800 billion, while reserves have decreased by approximately $400 billion due to the ongoing government shutdown[5] - The market is expected to experience a trend of easing policies, which may help stabilize market volatility following recent tensions in U.S.-China relations and liquidity concerns[5] - The external macroeconomic environment is anticipated to remain favorable, reflected in a moderate decline in the U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury yields[5] Group 4: Risks and Challenges - Economic fundamentals remain uncertain, with potential risks from tariff policies and geopolitical developments that could impact the pace of rate cuts[6] - The ongoing government shutdown poses a risk to timely data releases and could hinder the Fed's decision-making process regarding monetary policy[4]